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8 wacky ways to get high without smoking

LOS ANGELES -- When it comes to consuming cannabis without inhaling it, the options have exploded. In the early years of California's legal weed scene, most non-smoking, non-vaping products fell into a couple key categories: sweet-treat edibles (brownies, chocolate bars and gummies), beverages (sodas, tonics and teas) and topicals (balms,…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 30, 2023

Mark Z. Barabak: Scandal after scandal, Trump has defied political physics. Will this time be different?

From the moment he blustered his way onto the political stage, Donald Trump defied expectations.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 30, 2023

Robin Abcarian: Elon Musk's Twitter chaos came calling for me

When Elon Musk strode into Twitter's San Francisco headquarters in October, toting a bathroom sink, it did seem possible that the social media platform might soon be circling the very drain he held in his hands.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 30, 2023

Lakers show postseason promise with dominant win over Bulls

CHICAGO — D’Angelo Russell put his hands up to the side of his head as he jogged down the court, his eyes widening like a pair of deep-dish pies.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 30, 2023

Bill Shaikin: Are the free-spending Padres a wise investment? We asked one of their investors.

"We don't pursue the bling."

Los Angeles Times · Mar 30, 2023

Rupert Murdoch called Trump’s Jan. 6 actions ‘pretty much a crime,’ court doc says

NEW YORK — Rupert Murdoch’s disdain for former President Donald Trump’s actions after the 2020 election came out again in evidence presented in the $1.6 billion defamation suit against Fox News.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 30, 2023

UCLA's Jaylen Clark declares for the NBA draft despite serious leg injury

LOS ANGELES — Less than a month after he suffered a serious lower-leg injury that sidelined him for the season's final six games, UCLA's Jaylen Clark has declared for the NBA draft.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 30, 2023

California Democratic leader wants state to repeal ban on government travel to anti-LGBTQ states

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In a state Capitol dominated by Democrats, where expanding LGBTQ rights is a pillar of the agenda, an announcement Wednesday from one of the most powerful lawmakers came as something of a shock:

Los Angeles Times · Mar 29, 2023

7 California Highway Patrol officers charged in death of LA motorist caught on video

LOS ANGELES — Seven California Highway Patrol officers and a nurse were charged with manslaughter Wednesday in connection with the death of a man who screamed, “I can’t breathe!,” as they tried to draw blood from him, prosecutors said.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 29, 2023

Old Dominion singer Matthew Ramsey fractures pelvis in ATV accident

Old Dominion is postponing several shows on their No Bad Vibes tour because lead singer-guitarist Matthew Ramsey was injured in an all-terrain vehicle accident.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 29, 2023